SC/ST CELL
Name of the Coordinator
Dr. Shivakumar Deene
M.Com.,M.Phil., Ph.D., (D.Litt.)
Assistant Professor of Commerce
School of Business Studies
Central University of Karnataka
Aland Raod
Kadaganchi Village
Kalaburagi-585 311
Karnataka-India
INTRODUCTION
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has given priority to the downtrodden students
and staffs during IX plan period and given direction to all the universities to establish SC/ST
Cell. The SC/ST Cell at Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi was constituted in the
year 2012. After the establishment of the Cell in the university, it specifically concentrated on
the welfare of the SC/ST students and staffs. The main aim of the Cell is to monitor the
guidelines issued by the MHRD, the University Grants Commission and by the government
of Karnataka from time to time. The Cell ensures the effective implementation of the
reservation policies in the university admissions to students in various courses of studies,
accommodation in the hostels, appointments to the teaching and non-teaching posts, and
allotment of quarters, establishment of Book Bank in the university, and maintenance of
roster register in the University.
OUR VISION AND MISSION
Vision
To be an institution of excellence in higher education that continually responds to the
changing social realities through the development and application of knowledge, towards
creating a people-centred and ecologically sustainable society that promotes and protects the
dignity, equality, social justice and human rights for all, with special emphasis on
marginalised and vulnerable groups.
Mission
In pursuance of its vision, the Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi organizes teaching
programmes to facilitate the development of competent and committed professionals for
practice, research and teaching; undertakes research; develops and disseminates knowledge;
and reaches out to the larger community through extension, at the local, regional, national
and international levels.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
For effective implementation of policies and programmes of the reservation policy for the
SC/ST in the University, an Advisory Committee has also been constituted as under.
1. Prof. MNS Rao
Ex-Officio Chairman
Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor (I/C),
Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburgi
2. Prof. T.V. Kattimani Member
{VC’s Nominee}
Vice-Chancellor
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak
3. Prof. Siddalingayya
{VC’s Nominee}
Professor, Amdedkar Chair
Bangalore University, Bangalore
4. Dr. Jayaprakash Kardam
{VC’s Nominee}
Director, Central Hindi Training Institute
New Delhi
5. Prof. Syed Ashfaq Ahmed
Member
Dean, School of Earth Sciences
Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburgi
6. Prof. M.V. Alagwadi
Dean, School of Business Studies
Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburgi
Member
7. Prof. G. Umesh
Member
Dean, School of Physical Science
Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburgi
8. Prof. Sunita Anil Manjanbail
Member
Dean, School of Under Graduate Studies
Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburgi
9. Dr. Basavaraj P. Donnur
Member
HOD, Dept. of English
Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburgi
10. Dr. Ganesh B Pawar
Member
Dept. of Hindi
Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburgi
11. Dr. Shivakumar Deene
Ex-Officio Coordinator
Coordinator, SC/ST Cell
Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburgi
UGC GUIDELINES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SC/ST CELL
According to the 1998 UGC Guidelines for the establishment of Special Cell for Scheduled
Castes and Scheduled Tribes, for the Universities and deemed Universities, the purpose of
these Cells is to monitor the admission of students and the recruitment of teaching and nonteaching staffs at various levels. Its function is also to help the SC/ST categories to integrate
with the mainstream of the University community and to remove difficulties, which they may
be experiencing.
OBJECTIVES
According to the UGC Guidelines of 1988, the following are the objectives of the Cell;

To implement the reservation policy for SCs/STs in the University; Collect data
regarding the implementation of the policies in respect of admissions, appointments to
teaching and non-teaching positions in the University, and analysis of the data
showing the trends and changes towards fulfilling the required quota.

To take such follow up measures for achieving the objectives and targets laid down
for the purpose by the Government of Indi, MHRD and the UGC.

To implement, monitor continuously and evaluate the reservation policy in the
University and plan measures for ensuring effective implementation of the policy and
programmers of the Government of India.
FUNCTIONING OF SC/ST CELL

Circulate GOI and Commission’s decisions and to collect regularly, on an annual
basis, information regarding course-wise admissions to candidates belonging to the
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Universities and Colleges for different
courses, in suitable forms prescribed, by a stipulated date, and to take follow up
action, where required;

Circulate GOI orders and Commission’s decisions and to collect information in
respect of appointment, training of these communities in teaching and non-teaching
posts in the Universities and Colleges, in suitable forms by a stipulated date and take
follow up action where required;

Collect reports and information regarding the GOI orders on the various aspects of
education, training and employment of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe
candidates, for evolving new policies or modifying existing policy by the
Commission;

Analyse information on admissions, education, training and employment of SCs and
STs, and prepare reports and digests for onward transmission to the Ministry of
Human Resource Development/University Grants Commission and such other
authorities as may be required;

Deal with representations received from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
candidates regarding their admission, recruitment, promotion and other similar
matters in Universities/Colleges;

Monitor the working of the remedial coaching scheme;

Function as a Grievances Redressal Cell for the grievances of SC/ST students and
employees of the university and render them necessary help in solving their academic
as well as administrative problems;

Maintain a register for employment of SCs/STs in the University for the candidates
belonging to SC/ST community for various posts in the university; and

Any other work assigned from time to time to promote higher education among these
two communities suffering economic, social and educational deprivations.
ACTIVITIES OF SC/ST CELL
The SC/ST Cell was established in the university to co-ordinate with the university
authorities in the implementation of the various policies and programmes launched by the
Central Government, MHRD, UGC and State Government for the benefit of the SC/ST
students.
It also undertakes the activities to develop awareness among the SC/ST students, especially
from the rural areas. The staffs of the Cell are actively engaged in coordinating and solving
the problems in matters of admissions. They also announce details of government
scholarships and fellowships through circulars to the SC/ST students. The Cell concentrates
on accommodation of men and women students in hostels, and the implementation of the
rules of reservation in appointments as well as in the allotment of quarters to SC/ST
employees.
THE SC/ST CELL IS MONITORING THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES
OF THE UNIVERSITY

The SC/ST Cell is giving wide publicity through circulars to all the faculties and
informs the students about the various scholarships; namely, Post-Metric Scholarship,
Karnataka Higher Education Special Scholarship, Meritorious Scholarship, P.G.
Women Scholarship, Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship, P.G. Scholarship for
professional courses, ICMR, CSIR, ICSSR and other scholarships, and fellowships.

The SC/ST Cell has taken up the problems of the SC/ST students and employees with
the university authorities and has solved some of them amicably. The cell, in the
ultimate analysis, has been a user friendly counsellor to all SC/ST employees and
students
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The SC/ST Cell is also helping the SC/ST Research Scholars in getting the University
Fellowship from the university and the government.

The Cell is implementing various schemes of the MHRD and University Grants
Commission with the objective to improve the learning levels of Schedule Caste and
Schedule Tribe candidates to bring them up to the general level of the other
communities.

The University is providing statistical information periodically and promptly on all
aspects to the Government of India, and the State Government.

The SC/ST Cell provides guidance to various University Committees in respect of
promotions/recruitment for the latest rule position concerning SC/ST reservations.

The Cell takes due care in establishing the Book Bank and Book Grants for the SC/ST
students of the university. The Cell also advises the students to utilise the facilities of
the Book Bank and to borrow books depending on availability.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES OF THE SC/ST CELL
The Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagai has started the special activities so as to tune the
students belonging to SC/ST.
Remedial coaching classes are conducted in the following areas;

Remedial English Coaching Class.

IAS/KAS Coaching Class.

Coaching Classes for NET/SLET.

Bank Coaching Classes.

Research Methodology Classes.
GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL
The SC/ST students and Employees can approach the Coordinator of the Cell for redressal of
any of their grievance(s) regarding academic, administrative or social problems. The
Coordinator often meets the concerned students and staff, to understand their problem and
takes necessary action and/or renders them necessary advice/help to resolve the matter.
Procedure to file a complaint
A written complaint may be submitted to the Coordinator, SC/ST Cell. Any student and
employee (including contractual, casual and temporary) of Central University of Karnataka,
Kalaburagi can approach the Cell.
Drop Box
A Drop Box is available in SC/ST Cell, any student/employee belonging to SC/ST may drop
his/her complaint if any.
CONSTITUTIONAL
SAFEGUARDS
AND
LEGISLATION
FOR
SCS/STS
Constitutional Safeguards
According to the Constitution of India, which resolved India into a sovereign socialist secular
democratic republic, Right to Equality is a Fundamental Right that includes the right to
equality before law; Prohibition of discrimination (Article 15); equality of opportunities in
matters of public employment (Article 16). The Constitution further specifies that this will
not prevent the state from making special provisions for women, Children, Scheduled castes,
and Scheduled tribes. Article 17 declares abolition of untouchability, forbidding its practice
in any form.
The Directive Principles of State Policy of the constitution include promotion of educational
and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other weaker sections
(Article 46). The Hindu religious institutions of public character are thrown open to all
classes and sections of Hindus (Article 25b). Any disability, liability, restriction of conditions
with regard to access to shops, Public restaurants, hotels, and places of public entertainment
or use of wells, tanks, bathing ghats, roads, and places of public resort maintained wholly or
partly out of state funds or dedicated to the use of general Public are removed according to
Article 15(2). Article 16 and 355 permit the states to make reservation for backward classes
in public services in case of inadequate representation.
Tribal advisory councils and separate departments are set up in states to promote the welfare
and safeguard the interests of the Tribals (Article 164 and 338 and Fifth Scheduled). Article
244 and Fifth and Sixth Schedules make special provision for administration and control of
scheduled and tribal areas.
The Reservation Policy is a Constitutional device in the creation of a society of equals. It is
an exception to the principle of equality, as the principle of equality operates within the
equals and to equate equals, with unequals is to perpetuate inequality. Reservation for SCs
and STs is founded upon the ideology of compensatory justice for their sufferings for ages for
no fault of theirs. The quota of reservation has been decided by the Constitution in
accordance with the percentage of the population of SCs and STs, being 15% and 7.5%,
respectively.
LEGISLATION
The Protection of Civil Rights Act 1955 (earlier Untouchability Offences Act, 1955), which
is in force since 1976, provides for penalties for preventing any person on grounds of
untouchability, from enjoying the rights accruing on account of abolition of untouchability.
The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act of 1989 specifies
the offences which are considered as atrocities and provides for deterrent punishments of
commission of the same. Comprehensive Rules prepared under this Act provide for relief and
rehabilitation of the affected persons and envisage preventive measures.
By virtue of the Constitution (65th Amendment) Act of 1990, the Special Post under Article
338 of the Constitution has been substituted by the National Commission for Scheduled
Castes and Scheduled Tribes, mainly to investigate and monitor all matters relating to the
safeguards to SCs/STs under the Constitution and laws.
SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES: UNDER DIFFERENT GOVERNMENT
SCHEMES
AN OVERVIEW
Scholarship is a boon for students belonging to the weaker sections {specifically SCs/STs} of
the society, who are unable to further their education for some reason or the other. It is an
encouragement for students, who are talented, but do not have the means to study further.
There are a variety of scholarships-merit-based, need-based, student-specific and careerspecific.
Different Scholarship Schemes and their respective website links are tabulated below:
Scholarship: UGC, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India
Sl.No
Scholarship/Fellowship Name
Website Link
1.
Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ST Candidate
2.
Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl
Child
http://www.ugc.ac.in/ugc_schemes
http://www.ugc.ac.in/ugc_schemes
3.
Post-Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holder
http://www.ugc.ac.in/ugc_schemes
4.
Post Doctoral Fellowship to SC/ST Candidates
http://www.ugc.ac.in/ugc_schemes
5.
Post Graduate Scholarships for Professional Courses for
http://www.ugc.ac.in/ugc_schemes
SC/ST Candidates
6.
Post Doctoral Fellowship to Women Candidates
http://www.ugc.ac.in/ugc_schemes
7.
Research Awards for the Teachers
http://www.ugc.ac.in/ugc_schemes
8.
Raman Fellowship for Post-Doctoral Research for Indian
http://www.ugc.ac.in/ugc_schemes
Scholars in USA
9.
Emeritus Fellowship
http://www.ugc.ac.in/ugc_schemes
10.
Junior Research Fellowship in Engineering & Technology
http://www.ugc.ac.in/ugc_schemes
11.
Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for Students with
http://www.ugc.ac.in/ugc_schemes
Disabilities
Scholarship: Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka (For SC and ST
students)
Sl.No
1.
Scholarship/Fellowship Name
Website Link
Social Justice & Empowerment Dept. Govt. of Karnataka
http://sw.kar.nic.in/index.asp
Note: All state governments provide this Scholarship; students have to apply to
particular state where he/she belonging to.
Scholarship: AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India: for J&K State
Sl.No
1.
Scholarship/Fellowship Name
Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu &
Kashmir
Website Link
http://mhrd.gov.in/National_Scholarships
Scholarship: Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India
Sl.No
1.
2.
Scholarship/Fellowship Name
Central Scheme Of Scholarship For College And
University Students
Scheme for Scholarship to Students From NonHindi Speaking States for Post Metric Studies in
Hindi
Website Link
http://mhrd.gov.in/national_scholarships
http://mhrd.gov.in/national_scholarships
Scholarship: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India
Sl.No
1.
2.
Scholarship/Fellowship Name
Website Link
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class
Education for SC Students (Circular of Top Class
Education for SC Students
Self-Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of
Manual Scavengers
http://socialjustice.nic.in/schemespro1.php
http://socialjustice.nic.in/schemespro1.php
Scholarship: For Indian students to studies abroad)
Sl.No
1.
2.
Scholarship/Fellowship Name
Commonwealth Scholarships
National Overseas Scholarships for SC and ST
Candidates.
Website Link
http://mhrd.gov.in/National_Scholarships
http://socialjustice.nic.in/schemespro1.php
Disclaimer: The details provided on the university website are based on prime website of that
organization, hence, Central University of Karnataka or any official of the university would
not be responsible for any error or grant of scholarship; hence candidates are requested to
visit the particular website for more details.